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The song was generally not well received by media and critics. "Sextonik" was deemed as a song whose "inspiration seems basic" (''La Meuse''),<ref>{{cite journal |title=Du génie ou du toc? On a passé au scanner la nouvel album de Mylène Farmer... |url=http://www.mylene.net/img_data/lameuse_27082008_02.jpg |journal=La Meuse |publisher=Mylene.net |first=Sam |last=Christophe |date=27 August 2008 |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref> was ranked "three degrees under "[[Désenchantée]]"" (''Télé Moustique''),<ref>{{cite journal |title=Point à la ligne |url=http://www.mylene.net/img_data/telemoustique_27082008_02.jpg |journal=Télé Moustique |publisher=Mylene.net |date=27 August 2008 |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref> was considered as "a easy wink to the [[tecktonik]]" (''Cité Gay'').<ref>{{cite web |title=''Point de suture'', Mylène Farmer — Sans surprise ... |url=http://musique.citegay.com/THEMES/CULTURE/MUSIQUE/252448/content_visu.htm |publisher=''Cité Gay'' |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref>
The song was generally not well received by media and critics. "Sextonik" was deemed as a song whose "inspiration seems basic" (''La Meuse''),<ref>{{cite journal |title=Du génie ou du toc? On a passé au scanner la nouvel album de Mylène Farmer... |url=http://www.mylene.net/img_data/lameuse_27082008_02.jpg |journal=La Meuse |publisher=Mylene.net |first=Sam |last=Christophe |date=27 August 2008 |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref> was ranked "three degrees under "[[Désenchantée]]"" (''Télé Moustique''),<ref>{{cite journal |title=Point à la ligne |url=http://www.mylene.net/img_data/telemoustique_27082008_02.jpg |journal=Télé Moustique |publisher=Mylene.net |date=27 August 2008 |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref> was considered as "a easy wink to the [[tecktonik]]" (''Cité Gay'').<ref>{{cite web |title=''Point de suture'', Mylène Farmer — Sans surprise ... |url=http://musique.citegay.com/THEMES/CULTURE/MUSIQUE/252448/content_visu.htm |publisher=''Cité Gay'' |language=French |accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref>


With 4,533 units sold,<ref>{{cite web |author=Charles Decant |title=Disques: Farmer, M, Lavoine... les affaires reprennent ! |url=http://www.ozap.com/actu/ventes-disques-mylene-farmer-marc-lavoine-m-chedid/298630 |publisher=Ozap |first=Charles |last=Decant |language=French |date=9 September 2009 |accessdate=9 September 2009}}</ref> the single went straight to number-one in France on 5 September 2009, becoming Farmer's ninth number-one hit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tops: Mylène Farmer et Marc Lavoine n°1! |url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Mylene-Farmer/news-68516.html |publisher=Chartsinfrance |first=Thierry |last=Cadet |language=French |date=8 September 2009 |accessdate=8 September 2009}}</ref> Then it began to drop rather quickly, spending only three weeks in the top ten.
With 4,533 units sold,<ref>{{cite web |author=Charles Decant |title=Disques: Farmer, M, Lavoine... les affaires reprennent ! |url=http://www.ozap.com/actu/ventes-disques-mylene-farmer-marc-lavoine-m-chedid/298630 |publisher=Ozap |first=Charles |last=Decant |language=French |date=9 September 2009 |accessdate=9 September 2009}}</ref> the single went straight to number-one in France on 5 September 2009, becoming Farmer's ninth number-one hit.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tops: Mylène Farmer et Marc Lavoine n°1! |url=http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Mylene-Farmer/news-68516.html |publisher=Chartsinfrance |first=Thierry |last=Cadet |language=French |date=8 September 2009 |accessdate=8 September 2009}}</ref> Then it began to drop rather quickly, spending only three weeks in the top ten. It remained for 19 weeks in the top 50 and 32 weeks in the top 100.

The single was a top 25 hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and charted in the top 40 for two weeks. It was unsuccessful in Switzerland where it was ranked in low positions for a sole week.


In spite of the poor sales and the lack of airplay in France, the single went to number 39 on the Russian airplay chart. It even peaked at number twenty on the Saint Petersburgh airplay chart.
In spite of the poor sales and the lack of airplay in France, the single went to number 39 on the Russian airplay chart. It even peaked at number twenty on the Saint Petersburgh airplay chart.

Revision as of 23:10, 21 July 2010

"Sextonik"
Song
B-side"Instrumental"

"Sextonik" is a 2008 song recorded by French singer Mylène Farmer. It is the fifth single from her seventh studio album Point de suture and was released on 31 August 2009. Despite being less successful than Farmer's previous hit singles from the same album, it allowed her to beat her own record for the artist with the most number one hits in France.

Background and release

Since the release of the album Point de Suture, the song has been mentioned in media, and particularly Public, as its deals with a sexual issue.[1]

From May 2008, Farmer sold at her concerts vibrators, first limited to 1,000 copies, and costing 100 euros. The object was presented in a black box-shaped coffin with the inscription "Sextonik"; however, the song was not performed on stage.[2] Many websites, newspapers and radio broadcasts talked about the vibrator.[3]

Then at the concerts in Douai (Gayant Expo), St. Petersburg and Moscow, a remix of "Sextonik" by DJ Tomer G was played. The DJ later stated on his own site that his remix was done for a single, thus revealing that "Sextonik" will be the fifth single off the album.[4] On 2 July 2009, the song was officially announced as the next single and it was revealed that it would be released under three formats: CD single, CD maxi, 7" maxi.[5] On 7 July 2009, a promotional digital version was sent to French stations radios.[6] The first promotional CD was sent a few days later, then a second one on 17 July.[3]

It was first announced that the CD single would be released on 24 August,[7] then on 31 August,[8] and the other formats were eventually cancelled. The 'Tomer G sextonik radio edit' was available in full on the Internet from 24 July.[3]

As for Farmer's other two singles ("On est tous des imbéciles" and "L'Histoire d'une fée, c'est..."), there was no music video.

Lyrics and music

This is a very upbeat song talking about the science of sex and rejoice and is tribute to the sextoys.[9] It contains several neologisms, including a noun turned in a verb ("J'extase").[10] During the musical bridge, Farmer is heard moaning in a sexual manner.[11]

Critical reception

The song was generally not well received by media and critics. "Sextonik" was deemed as a song whose "inspiration seems basic" (La Meuse),[12] was ranked "three degrees under "Désenchantée"" (Télé Moustique),[13] was considered as "a easy wink to the tecktonik" (Cité Gay).[14]

With 4,533 units sold,[15] the single went straight to number-one in France on 5 September 2009, becoming Farmer's ninth number-one hit.[16] Then it began to drop rather quickly, spending only three weeks in the top ten. It remained for 19 weeks in the top 50 and 32 weeks in the top 100.

The single was a top 25 hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and charted in the top 40 for two weeks. It was unsuccessful in Switzerland where it was ranked in low positions for a sole week.

In spite of the poor sales and the lack of airplay in France, the single went to number 39 on the Russian airplay chart. It even peaked at number twenty on the Saint Petersburgh airplay chart.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of single releases of "Sextonik":[17]

  • CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Sextonik" (single version)4:38
2."Sextonik" (instrumental version)4:40
  • CD single 1 - Promo
No.TitleLength
1."Sextonik" (radio edit)3:37
  • CD single 2 - Promo
No.TitleLength
1."Sextonik" (Tomer G sextonik reloaded club mix)5:57
2."Sextonik" (Tomer G sextonik club mix)6:10
  • Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Sextonik" (album version)4:35

Release history

Date[17] Label Region Format Catalog
July 2009 Polydor France, Belgium, Switzerland CD single - Promo 12679
CD maxi - Promo 12717
31 August 2009 CD single 532 082-0

Official versions

Version[18] Length Album Remixed by Year Comment
Album version 4:35 Point de Suture — 2008 See the previous sections
Radio edit 3:37 — — 2008
Instrumental 4:35 — — 2009 All the vocals are deleted.
Tomer G sextonik reloaded club mix 5:57 — Tomer G 2009
Tomer G Sextonik Club Mix 6:10 — Tomer G 2009

Personnel and credits

These are the credits and the personnel as they appear on the back of the single:[17][19]

  • Mylène Farmer – lyrics
  • Laurent Boutonnat – music
  • Henry Neu – design
  • Isiaka – editions
  • Made in the E.U.

Charts

Chart successions

Preceded by French SNEP number-one single
5 September 2009 (1 week) 		Succeeded by
"Lady Melody" by Tom Frager and Gwayav'

References

  • Chuberre, Erwan (18 June 2009). Mylène Farmer : Des mots sur nos désirs (in French). Alphée. ISBN 275380477X.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: year (link)
  • Royer, Hugues (2008). Mylène, biographie (in French). Spain: Flammarion. ISBN 978-2-35287-139-2.

Notes

  1. ^ "Mylène Farmer accro aux sex-toys!". Public (in French). 29 August 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  2. ^ Cadet, Thierry (18 mai 2009). "Mylène Farmer vend des godes sur sa tournée !" (in French). Chartsinfrance. Retrieved 8 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c "Mylène Farmer - "Sextonik" - Histoire du single" (in French). Mylene.net. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Tomer G, official site" (in French). Myspace. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  5. ^ "Mylène Farmer en mode sextonik" (in French). NRJ. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  6. ^ "Mylène Farmer: "Sextonik" en écoute gratuite" (in French). Musique Radio. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  7. ^ Cadet, Thierry (2 July 2009). ""Sextonik": le nouveau single de Mylène Farmer" (in French). Chartsinfrance. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  8. ^ "Sextonik (CD single) — Mylene Farmer" (in French). Amazon. Retrieved 1 August 2009.
  9. ^ "Les sextoys de Mylène Farmer". 20 Minutes (in French). Mylene.net. 2 September 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
  10. ^ Royer, 2008, p. 197.
  11. ^ Royer, 2008, p. 100.
  12. ^ Christophe, Sam (27 August 2008). "Du génie ou du toc? On a passé au scanner la nouvel album de Mylène Farmer..." La Meuse (in French). Mylene.net. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  13. ^ "Point à la ligne". Télé Moustique (in French). Mylene.net. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  14. ^ "Point de suture, Mylène Farmer — Sans surprise ..." (in French). Cité Gay. Retrieved 8 July 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Decant, Charles (9 September 2009). "Disques: Farmer, M, Lavoine... les affaires reprennent !" (in French). Ozap. Retrieved 9 September 2009. {{cite web}}: More than one of |author= and |last= specified (help)
  16. ^ Cadet, Thierry (8 September 2009). "Tops: Mylène Farmer et Marc Lavoine n°1!" (in French). Chartsinfrance. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  17. ^ a b c "Mylène Farmer - "Sextonik" - Supports" (in French). Mylene.net. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  18. ^ "Mylène Farmer, "Sextonik" - Versions" (in French). Mylene.net. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  19. ^ "Mylène Farmer - "Sextonik" - Crédits" (in French). Mylene.net. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
  20. ^ ""Sextonik", Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 13 September 2009.
  21. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ ""Sextonik", French Singles Chart" (in French). Lescharts. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  23. ^ ""Sextonik", Swiss Singles Chart" (in German). Hitparade. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  24. ^ "Classement des 100 premiers Singles par GfK Music" (pdf) (in French). disqueenfrance. p. 20. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
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